Here are the latest Idaho Department of Health and Welfare items that stand out right now:
- DHW is asking for public input as Idaho moves Medicaid toward a managed care model, and the transition has been delayed to January 1, 2030.[1]
- Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 913, which requires Idaho’s Medicaid expansion enrollees to prove three months of work or volunteer activity at 80 hours per month; the Department of Health and Welfare must implement it by December 31, 2026.[3]
- DHW says there has been a recent increase in illnesses linked to raw milk, and it is working with local and state partners on the investigation.[4]
- DHW has also issued a possible measles exposure notice for Boise Airport from March 29.[6]
- The department’s newsroom also highlights a recent infant botulism case in Ada County tied to a national baby formula recall.[4]
What this means
The biggest current themes are Medicaid policy changes, public health advisories, and disease investigations. The managed care shift and new work requirements could affect a large number of Idaho Medicaid enrollees.[1][3]
Where to watch next
DHW’s newsroom is the best place to track fast-moving updates, since it currently lists notices on measles exposure, raw milk illness, and Medicaid managed care.[6][4]
Sources
Showing 1–10 of 289 results … The Department of Health and Welfare is proud to partner with the Idaho Steelheads for a special Foster Family Night on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Idaho Central Arena in Boise. ... In response to national interest in child care program integrity, the Department of Health and Welfare has been working closely with Gov. Brad Little to take additional steps to conduct heightened reviews of child care subsidies that were previously disbursed. Read the full article For the...
healthandwelfare.idaho.govTens of thousands of low-income Idahoans are projected to lose health care coverage with the bill becoming law.
www.idahostatesman.comView current news articles, the DHW Blog, public meetings, and information on how to make a public records request.
healthandwelfare.idaho.govBig changes are coming to the Idaho Medicaid program for adults with developmental disabilities.
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www.boisestatepublicradio.orgDo you or a loved one receive Medicaid services in Idaho? The way Medicaid services are administered in Idaho is changing, and the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) wants to hear from you! In March 2025, the Idaho legislature passed House Bill 345 ("H345"), which will change how Medicaid works in our state – moving from the traditional fee-for-service system to a managed care model. The department is hosting listening sessions so that you can share your needs and experiences with...
healthandwelfare.idaho.govDHW is dedicated to helping Idahoans by offering programs and services that promote health and wellbeing.
healthandwelfare.idaho.govThe Idaho Legislature's budget committee introduced a new health and human services budget Thursday that includes $21 million in additional ...
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